Major Kevin Durant News Emerges After His Minnesota Timberwolves Decision Surfaces originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers battle for the Larry O'Brien Trophy in the NBA Finals, teams around the NBA are positioning themselves to land Kevin Durant.

In a recent segment of "Get Up," ESPN insider Brian Windhorst has identified the Minnesota Timberwolves as the favorite to land superstar forward Kevin Durant this offseason.

Basketball wise, Durant would fit in nicely with a core of Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. However, there's a concern for some about disrupting the chemistry of a team on the rise and what Houston would have to give up.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, one that took on a somber tone as athletes and teams grappled with the shooting of two Minnesota state legislators and their spouses.

The New York Knicks are passing on pursuing Kevin Durant this offseason. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask if this is a mistake by New York, and if the Minnesota Timberwolves are a better destination.

The Timberwolves continue to top the rankings for the most popular Kevin Durant destination, and Zach Lowe cemented it with the top spot in the buzz rankings.

Kevin Durant’s name continues to dominate headlines, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are suddenly front and center in the chase for the 15-time All-Star. After weeks of speculation, momentum returned in full force,